Resources

Expert Tips and Advice for Healthy Skin

Don’t let psoriasis keep you from living life
8/11/2023
There is no cure for psoriasis, but there are plenty of ways you can treat the disease and prevent further complications.
Keep your family safe this summer
6/12/2023
Keep your family safe this summer
A Kinder, Gentler Way to Treat Skin Cancer
5/4/2023
Using the Xoft system offers innovative cancer therapy: quicker treatment with better results—and most importantly—less disruption to your busy life.
Try these tried-and-true tips to protect your skin from cancer
5/21/2023
A cancer expert at Providence shares his tips for lowering your risk for skin cancer all year long — and especially this summer.
Providence Cancer Institute shares updates on advances in care for melanoma patients
10/25/2022
Providence Cancer Institute experts share their insights on recent advances in melanoma research and care, and tips on communicating with loved ones in a virtual symposium.
Don’t feel the burn this summer – Protect yourself
7/6/2023
The sun’s warmth feels good, but its UV rays can cause sunburn or skin cancer. Learn how you can keep your family safe this summer.
Ways to protect your skin as summer heats up
6/10/2022
Although skin protection is important year-round, the summer is a good time to review helpful tips and tricks to help keep your skin safe while you enjoy the outdoors.
Studies will evaluate combination therapies for two types of melanoma
6/8/2022
Two new clinical trials available at Providence will evaluate whether a combination of medications are effective and safe therapies for people with metastatic melanoma and metastatic uveal melanoma.
Can photo-immunotherapy improve outcomes in advanced solid tumors?
4/21/2022
Providence Cancer Institute to offer a new phase I/II study of a first-in-class photoimmunotherapy for solid tumors that overexpress the epidermal growth factor receptor protein.
World-class cancer care close to home
5/19/2021
Learn how Providence’s partnership with City of Hope helped a patient reduce his commute and spend more time doing what he loves.
Dark circles under your eyes: When did those show up?
3/13/2021
Dark circles under the eyes are more a nuisance than a health issue. Learn about the common causes for dark circles and the many ways to treat them.
How to be on the lookout for basal cell carcinoma
2/3/2021
Basal cell carcinoma most often appears in older adults. Learn about risk factors, skin exams and what to look for.
Women and Melanoma
8/21/2020
Melanoma rates are on the rise for women ages 18 to 39. Learn more about the signs, types, causes and prevention of this deadly skin cancer from Providence.
Schedule these 10 health tests when you turn 65
1/29/2020
Learn the top 10 health tests seniors need to address issues before they become serious threats to enjoying an active and healthy life.
A proactive health guide for people 40+
3/28/2019
After you reach 40, it becomes more likely that the normal aging process will introduce new and perhaps surprising health concerns.
Skin tags are an irritant but should be treated with respect
4/17/2019
It's wise to mention to your health care provider the growth of skin tags.
Get your glow back: How to prevent (and treat) damaged, crepey skin
1/30/2019
Dermatologist Barbara Fox, MD, describes simple steps you can take to treat damaged, crepey skin.
How to help clear up your teen’s acne outbreak
1/14/2019
Tips for teens struggling with acne, shared by dermatologist Dr. Barbara Fox.
Medical screenings every woman should have
12/21/2018
Over the courses of their lives, women should seek regular health screenings to monitor changes in their bodies, both seen and unseen.
When something seems fishy, don't get a pedicure
11/28/2018
Pedicures can pose risks if the proper precautions aren't taken.
First-aid tips and a DIY kit for minor cuts and scrapes
10/1/2018
Proper care for minor cuts, wounds and scrapes reduces the risk of infection and helps minimize scarring. Treat them with these first-aid tips and make your own first-aid kit.
5 skin conditions that commonly thrive at the gym—and how to avoid them
10/24/2018
Fungi and bacteria lurk on your favorite workout machines and in common areas at the gym. Learn how to protect your skin against gym germs.
It's tick season: Protect yourself
7/11/2018
Cases of diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes have grown rapidly over the last 13 years, which makes it more important to take steps to protect yourselves in the outdoors.
Is at-home microneedling here to stay?
Understand what microneedling is, if it works and if it’s meant for you and your skin.
Providence pushes the frontier of melanoma treatments
6/15/2018
Summer bring increased exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays, which can spur the development of melanoma or skin cancer. The good news is that skin cancer is very treatable when caught early.
Should you be putting that on your face? The truthiness about serums
7/9/2018
With countless options available in-store and online, how do you know which serum, lotion, or potion will do the trick? The answer lies in knowing your skin type.
Lash line: Are eyelash extensions safe?
5/31/2018
This beauty treatment can give you thick, long lashes, but can it also give you risks for eye problems?
Keep safe as you savor summer
5/25/2018
Every summer, we flock outdoors, finding pleasure on the trails, in the water, on the roads or traveling. But each carries hazards you can guard against.
Don't wait until summer to think about skin cancer
5/2/2018
Protecting your skin from sun damage is a year-round job
The Scoop on Scars and How to Treat, Minimize and Conceal Them
3/20/2018
Properly caring for wounds can minimize scarring